New sails suggestions for a Typhoon

[Louish]

I am looking for suggestions on sail size and brands for a daysailer version of the typhoon. I sailed one season with the boat and would like to improve the combination of sails for better pointing. Right now I have a standard main and 150% furling Genoa from previous owner. I would like to be able to point a little bit higher. After talking to riggers, one suggested to get a working jib that would trim closer and a main sail with a larger roach. I like the idea of a smaller headsail as I often feel overpowered with the 150 and a jib will certainly trim better on top of the cuddy cabin. What do you think? What brands do you recommend between Doyle, Precision, Ullman, National Sails etc…?
The daysailer has a masthead rig.

[LSD87]

I just bought sails for the first time in my life. I’m starting my 3rd year as a sailor. The sails on my 22 were likely the originals. However a furler was added and it came with a 135. I had a similar problems as you describe. I decided to get a 100 jib as it was pointed out to me that the boat is balanced best with the sails it was designed with, basically using the original sail plan. I ended up getting 2 reefs in my main. I ended up going with a local loft called Tomelia Sails in Staatsburg NY. The sails were made right there at the loft. For me it was worth the extra money as there were things I didn’t know I didn’t know. So I got quite an education and the extra money was worth it for me. I did speak with Precision and they were very nice. Sorry I can’t offer more advise. I can’t wait to launch this year. Good luck!

[kmulligan]

I have a 1980 Typhoon Daysailer and have used Precision, Hyde and Recently Doyle sails for 90% working jibs. It's a small loft in St Petersburg but Doyle does excellent work. I only used a 150 hank-on genoa a few times and found it overpowering in anything more than 8-10 kts. I installed a CDI furler and have stuck with the 90% from the above sailmakers for the past seven years and won't ever bother with a larger sail.

[Doug Pearce]

Hi All,

Germane to the post by Louish. I am lake sailing my 1975 Typhoon Weekender. The older that I get, the less keen I am about going forward and changing out sails. Thus, I am having a CDI FF1 roller furler installed. Any thoughts on a 130 vs a 150 roller genoa? Thank you!

[pjust]

I bought a new mainsail for my Typhoon Weekender last year from Bonhndell Sails in Rockport, ME. They persuaded me to go with a loose-footed sail and I have been very, very happy with the decision.

[Bonacgirl]

I have a CD Typhoon daysailer with a hank-on jib. I am getting too old to keep climbing up on the foredeck to take the sail down so I want to replace it with a roller furling jib (my jib is just a standard working jib as far as I can tell, presumably came with the boat in 1984). I would appreciate advice on how to go about this. Do I take the boat to a marina that deals with sailboats and have them do it all? Or do I buy the parts and try to do it myself? I don't know where to begin. I am located on the south fork of Long Island (I sail in Gardiner's Bay) but could also access marinas and sailmakers on the north fork. Any advice would be most welcome. Thanks!

[gonesail]

You would probably need help with the installation. But .. there is a product you might consider named the CDI flexible furler .. it is a bit easier to install and less intrusive. Your hank on jib would need to be converted or just buy a new one.

[Bonacgirl]

Thank you gonesail. Still hoping for more responses.

[pjust]

In theory a hank-on jib will point a little better than a roller-furled sail, but IMHO the difference isn't worth the flexibility and ease of reefing and stowing that a roller-furler gives you. Moreover, all of that can be done from the cockpit, which is much, much safer than handling a hank-on, especially if you're single-handing.

I'm a patron of Bohndell Sails of Rockport, Maine which has been in business for over 150 years. One of the owners is herself a Typhoon owner and she tells me they make more sails for Typhoons than any other kind of boat. I recently replaced my mainsail with their current design, going to a loose-footed sail rigged with an easily adjusted outhaul, and the improvement in performance has been substantial. My 130% genoa was made by Pope Sails of Rockland, Maine, but Doug is no longer in business. If the wind gets up over 14 kts I like to sail my Ty with a reefed main and a fully genny and she loves it.

You can get cheaper sails from bigger sailmakers, especially if you're willing to go with sails made offshore. I like getting my sails from Bohndell because I can support a local business (I live nearby), they are a delight to work with, they will store my sails over the winter, and I know they will stand by their product if I'm in need of advice or repairs.